Chapter 64: The Three-Hundred-Year-Old Rebellious Child!

"I don't care, I don't care, I just want this—"

Once, when Ren Yidao was still young in his previous life, he could always see children of the same age begging their parents like this, demanding toys.

Throwing tantrums and acting shamelessly, crying, making a scene, and threatening to hang themselves.

In short, to achieve their goals, they would stop at nothing.

They would even throw away all sense of shame.

This made the shy Ren Yidao of that time quite envious.

But by the time the peers of Ren Yidao's generation grew up and started families, incidents of "bear children" had greatly decreased.

After all, the tricks the new generation of children played had already been played by their parents over twenty years ago.

Moreover, their techniques were far more proficient.

As the saying goes, how can a three-year-old rebellious child compete with a thirty-year-old rebellious child?

But now, Ren Yidao had seen another possibility in the world.

You have seen a thirty-year-old rebellious child, but have you ever seen a three-year-old rebellious child?

A rebellious child for a full three hundred years!

That is absolutely a terrifying existence that dominates the world without a rival.

Unfortunately, Luoyue Peak has such an invincible existence.

"I don't care, I don't care, I just want this—"

Clinging tightly to the bewildered Li Lingling, Jing Yueqin bravely confronted the villain who was blocking her.

Ren Yidao (villainous evil dragon): "No, send her back."

Jing Yueqin (brave hero): "I refuse! I picked her up, so she's mine!"

Li Lingling (Princess): "... Ah?"

Who am I?

Where am I?

Why did I appear here?

Everything happened too fast.

From the moment that red-haired woman appeared, to her slapping Eunuch Yang away with one palm, to being carried off in a daze, it didn't even take ten breaths.

She felt like the kind of virtuous woman described in storybooks who was about to lift her bridal veil only to be snatched away by a mountain bandit.

It was not that Li Lingling had not thought of a way to break free.

The Northern Qian Imperial Family valued martial arts and never forbade princesses or county princesses from practicing martial arts and cultivation, so she naturally had never been slack.

However, she failed.

The gap was too great.

When her kick, infused with all her strength, was caught lightly and then provocatively rubbed, she knew there was no way to escape on her own.

The opponent was at least a powerhouse above the fifth realm, Spirit Transformation, perhaps even the Void Refining Realm!

Facing such an existence, Eunuch Yang could not be counted on; she could only pray that they could successfully pass the message to her Imperial Father and send royal retainers to rescue her.

However, before she could wait for the retainers, she waited for the rescue personnel first.

Daoist Ren, whom she had met once in Chongzhou City last night, appeared before her, rubbing his temples and sighing repeatedly.

"This Miss Li, didn't I tell you? You absolutely must not come to Luoyue Peak, why won't you listen to advice... sigh."

Li Lingling felt very aggrieved.

I didn't do anything; she was the one who rushed up and kidnapped me!

"Alright, I roughly understand the situation, I'll go talk to Senior Sister and see."

"You should just... um, don't hold out too much hope."

Ren Yidao had a considerable degree of understanding of Jing Yueqin, so he could only say he would do his best... to show that he was trying hard to fight for her.

As for the result, it was better not to think too much about it.

Heh heh.

That is Jing Yueqin, for heaven's sake!

You want to reason with her?

You might as well wash up and go to sleep.

The wood was already carved into a boat; all Ren Yidao could do was make Li Lingling feel a little better.

It could probably be compared to the exaggerated performance you put on while struggling with the vet when you take your pet to be neutered.

It is useless for the result, but both you and your cat can feel a little better.

Finally, under Ren Yidao's "earth-shattering," "unyielding," "moving," and "deeply touching" arguments, the matter reached a perfect conclusion.

The involved party, Li Lingling, compromised.

She pulled apart the two who had been face-to-face spitting at each other for several hours, bowed to Ren Yidao, and persuaded him:

"Daoist Ren, I am willing to stay at Luoyue Peak, so please don't trouble yourself anymore."

Even she could not bear to watch any longer.

The sun was about to set!

"No!"

But by then, Ren Yidao was already too deep into his role; he waved his hand, glared, and righteously refused.

"My Northern Qian has its own laws, and even a super sect like the Divine Path Sect should not disregard the law of the land!"

"How can there be any reason to kidnap a virtuous woman into the sect! No, don't stop me, I want to debate with her to the end!"

"Don't worry, I will absolutely not bow to dark and evil forces!"

Having said that, Ren Yidao strode toward Jing Yueqin, leaving Li Lingling with nothing but a resolute back.

The wind blows mournfully, the Yi River is cold; the hero departs, never to return.

……

Finally, before the moon climbed above the willow branches, Ren Yidao eventually lowered his proud head and regretfully reported back to Li Lingling.

"My apologies, I ultimately failed to stop Senior Sister."

With matters having reached this point, Ren Yidao was truly somewhat unwilling to accept it.

Damn it, to think I actually didn't win against her.

Li Lingling, meanwhile, was completely moved by Ren Yidao's performance.

What kind of respectable Daoist was this?

He understood propriety and law, respected royal authority, and despite having only met her once, he had expended such great effort for her, and even blamed himself after failing.

A real man should be just like this!

"Uh, Daoist, there is no need for this. Ling'er intended to join the Divine Path Sect anyway; which main peak I cultivate on actually makes no difference."

Smiling lightly, Li Lingling no longer performed a lady's salute, but instead cupped her hands and said:

"By the way, I can't call you Daoist anymore; I must call you Senior Brother Ren."

She smiled, and Ren Yidao smiled too.

The two, harboring different thoughts, gazed at each other quietly and cupped their hands in farewell.

Even after many years had passed, Li Lingling would still recall this night.

This night that caused her to step into the abyss...

……

……

After settling Li Lingling, Ren Yidao found Senior Sister in his workshop, where she was deliberately messing up his props.

Caught in the act!

"Tell me, are you some kind of brat from somewhere?"

"Why does Junior Brother have to ask about everything~ dummy~"

A bratty girl?

No, looking at your age, you are a bratty old hag.

Having long been accustomed to her personality, Ren Yidao tossed her aside and began putting the various props back in place.

"Speaking of which, what is your reason for being so fixated on Li Lingling?"

"Because there is a snake-snake by her side!"

"Hmm? A snake?"

"Yes! A yellow snake that looks a bit strange, it even seems to have wings."

Ren Yidao fell silent.

He now wanted to go find the Supreme Elder, who had long since retired, and ask how she had taught Jing Yueqin her common sense back in the day.

How on earth did she manage to pass her?

What the hell is a snake-snake...

That, for heaven's sake, is a Responding Dragon!

【Those with scales are called Flood Dragons, those with wings are called Responding Dragons, those with horns are called Horned Dragons, and those without horns are called Hornless Dragons.】

The reason for her fixation was clear, but there was still one thing Ren Yidao had always wanted to ask.

"Why do you want to drag her over the moment you see that snake?"

What is your purpose in acting on behalf of the master to take in disciples everywhere?

"Eh? Does that need a reason? That's a snake-snake!"

"……"

Understood.

This sister is collecting Pokémon.

Never mind if it's a fox, a fish, or a yellow snake... as long as it's a small animal, everything else is completely irrelevant.

Pack them all up and bring them home!